Friday, 7 November 2014

Broken Collar bone


  • Rests between the upper rib cage and the scapula (shoulder blade) and is an important bone, as it attaches the arm to the body
  • Car accidents also frequently lead to clavicle fractures, as a result of impact with either the seat belt, steering wheel or from bracing against the dashboard with extended arms.
INTERESTING FACT
  • Babies can even suffer clavicle fractures during passage through the birth canal, but fortunately the bones of children and infants heal extremely quickly.
  • No surgery is needed if it's a non-displaced fracture and both sides of the clavicle are still lined up properly; an arm sling usually suffices. 

6 comments:

  1. That is actually very interesting! Good post.

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  2. I did not know that babies can suffer clavicale fracture however, it is good that they heal quickly.

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  3. It is good to know that surgery is not always required.

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  4. Sort of Sort of like dislocating the shoulder, nice to know

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  5. It is a relief to know that surgery is not required.

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